Plateopsis

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Plateopsis
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Plateopsis

Warren, 1896
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P. vespertilio
Binomial name
Plateopsis vespertilio
Warren, 1896

Plateopsis is a monotypic moth genus of the family Crambidae described by William Warren in 1896. [1] Its only species, Plateopsis vespertilio, described in the same article, is found in Meghalaya, India. [2]

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References

  1. Pitkin, Brian; Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Plateopsis Warren, 1896". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  2. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved June 7, 2018.